NOVEL NEXT Chapter 437
Chapter 437: Two Pairs of Twin Sisters! A Scolding from the Snow Woman!
“Are you ladies here to see me?”
Blocking Li Mo’s path were none other than Nu Ying and Hei Siming, the two who he had previously brought back as hostages.
Along with them were Lady Ehuang and Bai Siming, sent back by Fei Yan from Loulan.
Lady Ehuang and Nu Ying were a pair of twins, while Hei Siming and Bai Siming were also twins.
So, although there were four people standing in front of him, there were essentially just two faces—because they looked identical!
“We’ve completed our task, and Donghuang Taiyi has also gone missing. When will you let us go?”
Lady Ehuang was the most fiery among the four.
She had no qualms about saying what others wouldn’t dare to!
Li Mo had previously stated that if they listened to him during critical moments, he would free Nu Ying and Hei Siming.
And, in fact, they had indeed followed his guidance during their time in Loulan, choosing to sit back during the confrontation with Donghuang Taiyi.
Li Mo corrected her, “Donghuang Taiyi didn’t go missing; he’s dead.”
“What?”
“Dead?”
As soon as he said that, all four exclaimed in disbelief, their faces filled with shock.
Lady Ehuang and Bai Siming weren’t aware that Donghuang Taiyi had actually died in Loulan; he had hidden himself in the world beyond the Bronze Door when they left.
“Whether he’s dead or missing, we’ve completed our promise to the National Advisor, and we hope the National Advisor can keep his word and let us sisters go.”
Though Nu Ying had the same face and physique as Lady Ehuang, her gentle tone and demeanor made the conversation feel much more pleasant.
“I am naturally a man of my word…”
Li Mo also didn’t want to make it hard for them.
During this time, these four had behaved themselves in the Mountain Courtyard.
They didn’t harbor any ill intentions, nor did they do anything stupid like kidnapping Xiao Yan’er for their freedom.
In fact, they wouldn’t even be able to manage it.
All four of them together wouldn’t be enough for Jing Ni to handle!
Not to mention, the Mountain Courtyard had its own shadows lurking about.
Even a fly trying to sneak a grain of rice from the kitchen would be noticed.
“So we can leave now?”
Their faces lit up as the black and white pairs of sisters asked simultaneously.
“Naturally, you may.”
Li Mo nodded, “If you wish to leave, go ahead; the main gate is there. If you have trouble, I can even arrange for a horse-drawn carriage for you.”
Lady Ehuang watched him warily.
She didn’t believe Li Mo would be so kind.
There must be a scheme behind this—ahem!
Hei Siming and Bai Siming exchanged glances, clearly skeptical.
But Nu Ying had already begun thanking Li Mo, her tone soft and sweet, “Thank you, National Advisor.”
Lady Ehuang immediately yanked her back, shooting her a ferocious glare.
Are you out of your mind? Does he look that kind-hearted?
Li Mo observed all this with a bitter smile internally.
Is sincerity always met with doubt? Does cunning truly reign supreme?
I can’t be bothered to deal with you all!
“Someone, prepare another horse-drawn carriage, and also go fetch 200 gold coins to gift the four ladies,” Li Mo waved, summoning a maid and giving orders.
After instructing her, he disregarded the expressions on the faces of the four and lifted his garments to head towards the main gate.
I’ve got more important things to do, okay? Who has time to dawdle around with you?
Go on, once you leave, you’ll find your way back on your own anyway!
The two pairs of twin sisters exchanged glances, bewildered.
When the maid presented them with two bags of gold, only then did they believe that what Li Mo said was true!
“Sister, look, I told you that you misunderstood the National Advisor, right?”
Nu Ying, holding the gold, seemed displeased with Lady Ehuang’s earlier attitude towards Li Mo.
Lady Ehuang frowned deeply, “What sort of sweet talk are you falling for? Why are you defending him at every turn?”
Nu Ying responded calmly, “You just don’t understand him.”
Lady Ehuang couldn’t help but laugh.
“So, you understand him?”
Nu Ying’s eyes twinkled as she mumbled softly, “I don’t know him either, but Dongjun must be someone who doesn’t judge wrongly.”
After shaking off the two pairs of twins, Li Mo quickly arrived at the main gate.
A finely decorated horse-drawn carriage was already ready to greet him.
Just as he was about to board, he was called back by a voice from behind.
“Hey, where are you going?”
The sweet voice was like a celestial choir.
Li Mo turned around, smiling, “To the imperial palace.”
The Snow Woman, dressed in a long blue gown, stood at the door, her silver hair gently swaying in the breeze, reminiscent of a heavenly maiden descended to earth.
“Perfect timing, take me with you; I’m stopping by the Fei Xue Pavilion.”
The Snow Woman, clutching her skirt, lightly jogged toward him.
Not long after Li Mo had returned from Loulan, Jing Ni had personally come to escort her back.
Although she didn’t stay at the city’s Fei Xue Pavilion, she still visited often.
One, to see if any of them were slacking off while she wasn’t around, and two, to give them pointers on their dancing skills.
“Please, Miss Xue’er.”
Li Mo smiled and lifted the carriage curtain, gesturing for her to enter first.
The Snow Woman rolled her eyes at him dramatically: “Such a phony!”
When it was time to ‘sleep’ with me, you were calling me Xue’er, but now that you’ve succeeded, you address me as Miss Xue’er?
Li Mo, of course, didn’t mind the Snow Woman’s scolding and hopped into the carriage after her.
Perfect timing; he had a few things to discuss with her along the way.